High performance and great handling
Water pump & timing belt have been replaced due to regular wear.
Electrical problem with ignition, had a loss wire harness.
Great acceleration and handling. Decent fuel mileage for a sports car. Awesome car to have if your looking to modify body or engine in any way.
Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Yes
Review Date: 24th February, 2004
A real pleasure to drive
Just normal wear for a 11 year old car.
The paint is faded.
I love this car, even with 224,000 miles on it still runs strong.
The engine doesn't even burn oil.
This car is still my daily driver.
I could never expect an American built car too last as long as my Prelude.
I won't be surprised if I could get half a million miles or more out of my Prelude.
Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Yes
Review Date: 21st January, 2004
Nice performance and high reliability at a reasonable price
The clock hours counts up constantly while the car is running.
Intake valve developed a leak at 34,000 miles. New valve was installed for $150.
The steering wheel cover started to wear off at 45,000 miles.
The Air conditioner developed a leak at 50,000 miles. The cooling coils were patched and filled quite easily, costing $250.
The paint on the front of the side mirrors began to fade and disappear starting at 60,000 miles. Paint job for both mirrors ran $150.
The rear window defroster stopped working sometime after 70,000 miles. It has never been replaced.
The master and slave clutch cylinder both needed replacing at 92,000 miles. This is a common problem on Hondas from what I was told by the mechanic. Cost to replace both on two separate occasions were about $450.
This car has been wonderful to me for the last 8+ years.
Besides getting anywhere from 25 - 31 mpg, its nicely sized 2.3L I-4 produces a punchy 160 hp. While I will never compare a higher end sports car, it has always given me plenty of get up when I have needed it.
The car handles and steers nicely though turn and I have enjoy taking it for drives thought the mountainous tight turn when I have had the chance.
From a looks stand point, the car has stylish body flow and with the optional spoiler (which my prelude has) makes it look even better.
The reliability of the car is what really impresses so much about it. The car would be no fun to drive if it was always at the mechanic, but other than a few inexpensive fixes on the car it has performed exceptional from a reliability standpoint. I have never had to worry about not being able to drive it or worry about it leaving me stranded somewhere without a ride.
I would however recommend to someone interested in a prelude, to get one with the VTEC engine b/c the 30 extra horse make a considerable difference to its get up and go.
Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Yes
Review Date: 10th October, 2003
Fun car!!
The headlights go out when driving down the road. Eventually they will come back on, but it is a big hassle.
Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Don't Know
Review Date: 29th May, 2003
A dream car in disguise
A month after purchasing the car I had to replace the clutch. Other than that nothing at all has gone wrong.
This car has a lot of torque and lighter than Vtec. The 4ws adds a nice touch and really helps with cornering. Honda has really outdone themselves with this car. The only downside is no freaking cup holder, that back seat is literally for insurance services no grown adult can sit back there. Other than that it's a dream car.
Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Yes
Review Date: 20th December, 2002
The insurance on a 1993 prelude 4WS 2.3SI is cheap.. I'm 16 and it was my first car.. and it is cheaper than a 2000+ civic.. so don't worry about the insurance.
I have a 93' 2.3 SI prelude (non vtec) and I have a loan on it and full coverage and its $150 a month and I'm only 17.
I am 18 with a 93 prelude SI 4WS and has a JDM H22, and I took out a loan to do the swap and the insurance is so much it isn't funny, but it's fast and was worth my time!!!
If you still have issues with insuring, try getting it insured under your dads name or something (then you as the second driver). Works in Australia.
Yeah get it under a parent's name.
Here in Australia, if you are on your L's, insurance is up in the $2000 mark.
Under a parent, and you as a second driver, it's around $1000.
21st Feb 2007, 08:09
I have a 93 SI 4WS with a H22 and the 4 wheel steering is a big help. I love the turning radius on it, and the acceleration is very good, I never can catch traction.